Pasta Primavera Salad Recipe

Name: Pasta Primavera Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh fava beans in the pods; 1 pound fresh peas in the pods; 1 pound thin asparagus spears; 4 ounces haricots verts, trimmed; 4 ounces sugar snap peas; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound uncooked orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil; Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon finely sliced chives

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh fava beans in the pods
1 pound fresh peas in the pods
1 pound thin asparagus spears
4 ounces haricots verts, trimmed
4 ounces sugar snap peas
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil
Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon finely sliced chives

1
Place a large pot of water over high heat.
2
Shell fava beans and peas (keeping them separated).
3
Snap woody ends from asparagus, and cut spears diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
4
Cut haricots verts in half horizontally.
5
When water boils, blanch each vegetable separately, cooking to taste.
6
(Haricots verts and sugar snap peas should be blanched very briefly, about 10 seconds.)
7
Reuse cooking water, placing each vegetable in a sieve and dipping it into boiling water for the duration of the cooking.
8
Rinse blanched vegetables under cold water and allow to drain well.
9
Peel and discard fava bean pods and the beans' thick translucent cover.
10
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook orzo according to package instructions.
11
Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain well.
12
Transfer to a large mixing bowl, and stir in extra virgin olive oil until pasta is well coated.
13
Add vegetables.
14
Add garlic oil to bowl, and season mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
15
Add lemon juice, lemon zest and 1/4 cup chives.
16
Mix well, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
17
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with remaining chives.
18
Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.

888

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh fava beans in the pods, 1 pound fresh peas in the pods, 1 pound thin asparagus spears, 4 ounces haricots verts, trimmed, and more.

Yes, Pasta Primavera Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta Primavera Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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